Solid Reasoning & Modern Formulas Pt 4. Foundation Series

<p>In this episode Byron explains part of his personal philosophy over 3 points that he uses to focus on outcomes. We also discuss the criteria for exercise and provide a handy summary of past points covered in the Foundations series so far.</p><p>We start with explaining about targeted Outcomes, which is what a client might want and also what happens when strength is not the most important factor, this may involve injury rehabilitation or even some simple stretching that needs to be done.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>We then unpack the <strong>Exercise Criteria</strong> that is the formula for strength training. <br>1 - use the most amount of muscle mass, <br>2 - use the longest effective range of motion, <br>3 - use the most amount of weight with good form. </p><p><br></p><p><br>In the second section Byron goes into his recent thoughts on the deeper purpose underpinning exercise.</p><p>His current Philosophy of Exercise in 3 points includes:</p><p><br></p><ol><li> <strong>Exercise is Medicine not Entertainment</strong>  </li></ol><p>Not every workout has to be a sizzler!!</p><p>Yes it's enjoyable, but even when it's tough it still needs to get done, unlike activities that are only engaged in for pleasure..<br>exercise is critical to an ongoing healthy outcome for everyone and so should be more approached as a prescription versus an entertainment alternative. </p><p><br>2. <strong>Results not Distractions</strong> </p><p>We want to chart actual metrics and progress, versus a post workout feeling. What does the actual data gathered tell us about our achieving our goal?</p><p>This is how we stay focussed on our outcome and stay accountable. If we only use exercise as a form of distracting ourselves then eventually a rainy day or a long day or a heavy traffic day will unseat us from pursuing our outcome.</p><p>Staying results focussed as a form of motivations ties us into would chain of successive workouts that when combined together or lead towards a greater outcome which is truly worth dedicati